Hours of Operation

Please be advised that we will not open if the temperature is -25 C or colder or if there is a travel advisory in effect due to poor driving conditions. If in doubt, please call the FHC first to make sure that we are open.

Calendar and Events

Workshop Schedule:

Workshops the Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, and Wednesday mornings of the second week of the month.

March 11 - 13– Add sources to prove your family history.

April 8 - 10– Create a fan chart of your ancestors. (You may want to bring a flash drive for this one.)

May 13 - 15– Printing pedigrees and family group charts in Family Tree.

We also have films/fiche on long term loan that can be viewed if the person that ordered them is not using them.

Databases and Software

FHC Portal This centre has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. e.g. Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest.com, Findmypast.co.uk, Fold3.com, Worldvitalrecords.com, ArkivDigital

Our computers have PAF and several of the FamilySearch affiliate software programs installed, including AncestralQuest, RootsMagic, and PAF Companion.

Hardware and Equipment

We have 6 computers, wi-fi, 1 printer / scanner on the wi-fi network, 3 microfilm readers, and 1 microfiche reader. Patrons may use their laptops on our wi-fi network, but only our own computers will have free access to the subscription-based websites.

Centre Services

One-on-one help!

Resources in the Local Area

The Provincial Archives of Albertahas most of the local histories for Alberta, which include biographies of families, as well as a computer database of people who lived and died in Alberta. They also have history books and an extensive microfilm library. Address: 8555 Roper Road, Edmonton, AB T6E 5W1780-427-1750

Edmonton Public Libraryhas extensive holdings as well. The Stanley A. Milner Library has a genealogy room. There are 17 EPL branches distributed throughout the city. Patrons have access to Ancestry.com's Library Edition and also HeritageQuest Online (on their library catalog computers). Switchboard: 780-496-7000

Links

Alberta GenWeb Sites for some nearby countiesNote that Sturgeon (St-Albert) has resources for Metis and French Canadian research, plus a link to Musée Héritage Museum in the city of St-Albert.

Volunteer at the Centre

We would welcome knowledgeable volunteers, interested in helping during our regular shifts. We are also looking for volunteers who would be willing to teach an occasional class on their research specialty.